YOUNG WORKERS & DIVERSE POPULATIONS
In 2025, Greater Grand Rapids had a higher concentration of young workers (19 to 24 years old) than both Michigan and the United States in the following industries:
• Administrative and Support and Waste Management and • Construction • Health Care and Social Assistance Remediation Services
• Information • Management of Companies and Enterprises • Manufacturing • Mining • Quarrying
• Oil and Gas Extraction • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • Transportation and
Warehousing, and Wholesale Trade
The concentration of diverse populations in Greater Grand Rapids lags state and national figures but grew faster (39.3%) from 2005 to 2025 compared to Michigan (23.2%) and the U.S. (29.9%). 69% OF TOTAL POPULATION GROWTH DRIVEN BY DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FROM 2005 TO 2025.
Diverse Population Distribution in GGR
42% INCREASE
21% INCREASE
66% INCREASE
Source: Lightcast
Share of Population Growth Driven by Diverse Populations
Since 2015, diverse populations have driven more than half of Greater Grand Rapids' population growth. From 2021 to 2022, when non-diverse populations declined, diverse populations accounted for all regional growth.
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